
Éloge du sujet
1974
"Éloge du sujet" is a paper collage by Marcel Broodthaers mounted on card in the artist's own frame, exemplifying his conceptual approach to materials and presentation. The work engages with Broodthaers's characteristic interrogation of language, meaning, and the institutional frameworks of art, using the humble collage medium to explore how subjects are constructed and valued. Created during a period when the Belgian artist was increasingly focused on dematerialization and linguistic play, the work reflects his move away from traditional artistic media toward conceptual investigation.
- Medium
- (i) paper collage on card, in artist's frame
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
October 10, 2024
Lot 25
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